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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.88, 6,948.72 and 2,910.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.88, 6,948.72 and 2,910.62 is: 4,016.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.88 : 6,948.72 = 2,910.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.88/6,948.72 = 2,910.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.88x = 6,948.72 × 2,910.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.88x = 20,225,083.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,225,083.41/5,035.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.20

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